Great Expectations
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Great Expectations
Location: Townsend TN
Accommodations: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (Sleeps 7)
Welcome to Great Expectations where your dreams of staying at a log cabin in the mountains will become reality! This secluded 2 bedroom/2 bath cabin is all that you can hope for. Located in the beautiful and exclusive golf community of Laurel Valley, Great Expectations is a very comfy home away from home.
On the first floor, you will find an open floor plan with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The living area features a sofa, 2 rocking chairs, a wood burning fireplace and a large flat screen TV. The adjoining kitchen has plenty of space for cooking meals for your family. The fully equipped kitchen is just the right size for gathering around the table. The master bedroom on the main floor features a huge log king size bed. It has a flat screen TV also. A dresser and large walk in closet make this convenient for your stay.
Upstairs you will find an open loft for playing games with the family or just hanging out. There is a sofa sleeper for two more guests to sleep on. The 2nd bedroom is upstairs as well as the 2nd bathroom. The upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed with a huge walk in closet, dressers & a chair for reading. We have placed a twin size roll out bed for a child as well.
On both the front and back decks, you will find accommodations for eating meals outside or just relaxing with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. A nice size hot tub sits on the side deck for your enjoyment as well!
RENTING THIS CABIN INCLUDES THE PRIVILEGE OF USING THE SEASONAL SWIMMING POOL AND YEAR ROUND FITNESS CENTER AT THE COUNTRY CLUB, WILD LAUREL.
Please note that the driveway to this cabin is somewhat narrow and drops off on one side. It is large enough for up to 3 vehicles but backing out could be harder for some. There is also a parking space up above the cabin on the side of the road. It can be used for a vehicle or trailer.
This cabin is located in Townsend TN just outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is about 20 minutes from Pigeon Forge and another 10-15 minutes from Gatlinburg. You will find lots to do like zip lining, horseback riding, sight seeing, river tubing and much much more just minutes from the cabin.
Great Expectations comes with FREE seasonal swim privileges at the Wild Laurel Country Club and year round usage of the fitness center.
This cabin has a somewhat steep road leading up to it which may require a 4 wheel drive vehicle in ice or snow.
IMPORTANT: Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check in or outs on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
NO PETS ALLOWED OF ANY KIND, IN THIS CABIN.
Check-In:
CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN
*3pm - there is NO check-in office, you go straight to the cabin
Check-Out:
*10am - Please follow our check out guidelines.
Fireplaces:
*On During: October 1st - April 1st
Common Concerns:
*Road Conditions: Some of our cabins are on steep, narrow, curvy, mountain roads. If you are concerned about road conditions to get to a cabin, please feel free to ask us! None of our cabins require a 4 wheel drive under normal weather conditions but some do in inclement weather.
*TV & WiFi: We do have TV's and WiFi in most all of our cabins. There are times when heavy cloud cover, weather systems, mountains, or trees will cause problems with the signals. We always want our guests to have the comforts they want on vacation, but there are times we cannot control this problem.
*Pests & Wildlife: Here in the Smoky Mountains, we have lots of native bugs and wildlife. All of our cabins are treated for pests, but there are times you will find bugs or even have trouble with bugs. Please let us know if they are causing trouble, we will handle it as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please never feed, taunt or approach any wildlife. This is their home and we are the visitors.
Cancellation Policy:
*$50 cancellation fee
*Before 30 days - you will get all of your money back (-$50)
*Within 30 days - whatever dates we can rebook, this is the amount that we will refund back (-$50). Example: if you had 5 nights & we rebooked 4 nights = you will be refunded 4 night+tax+cleaning fee
On the first floor, you will find an open floor plan with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The living area features a sofa, 2 rocking chairs, a wood burning fireplace and a large flat screen TV. The adjoining kitchen has plenty of space for cooking meals for your family. The fully equipped kitchen is just the right size for gathering around the table. The master bedroom on the main floor features a huge log king size bed. It has a flat screen TV also. A dresser and large walk in closet make this convenient for your stay.
Upstairs you will find an open loft for playing games with the family or just hanging out. There is a sofa sleeper for two more guests to sleep on. The 2nd bedroom is upstairs as well as the 2nd bathroom. The upstairs bedroom has a queen size bed with a huge walk in closet, dressers & a chair for reading. We have placed a twin size roll out bed for a child as well.
On both the front and back decks, you will find accommodations for eating meals outside or just relaxing with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. A nice size hot tub sits on the side deck for your enjoyment as well!
RENTING THIS CABIN INCLUDES THE PRIVILEGE OF USING THE SEASONAL SWIMMING POOL AND YEAR ROUND FITNESS CENTER AT THE COUNTRY CLUB, WILD LAUREL.
Please note that the driveway to this cabin is somewhat narrow and drops off on one side. It is large enough for up to 3 vehicles but backing out could be harder for some. There is also a parking space up above the cabin on the side of the road. It can be used for a vehicle or trailer.
This cabin is located in Townsend TN just outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is about 20 minutes from Pigeon Forge and another 10-15 minutes from Gatlinburg. You will find lots to do like zip lining, horseback riding, sight seeing, river tubing and much much more just minutes from the cabin.
Great Expectations comes with FREE seasonal swim privileges at the Wild Laurel Country Club and year round usage of the fitness center.
This cabin has a somewhat steep road leading up to it which may require a 4 wheel drive vehicle in ice or snow.
IMPORTANT: Out of respect for the holidays and our employees, we do NOT allow ANY check in or outs on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day
NO PETS ALLOWED OF ANY KIND, IN THIS CABIN.
Check-In:
CONTACTLESS CHECK-IN
*3pm - there is NO check-in office, you go straight to the cabin
Check-Out:
*10am - Please follow our check out guidelines.
Fireplaces:
*On During: October 1st - April 1st
Common Concerns:
*Road Conditions: Some of our cabins are on steep, narrow, curvy, mountain roads. If you are concerned about road conditions to get to a cabin, please feel free to ask us! None of our cabins require a 4 wheel drive under normal weather conditions but some do in inclement weather.
*TV & WiFi: We do have TV's and WiFi in most all of our cabins. There are times when heavy cloud cover, weather systems, mountains, or trees will cause problems with the signals. We always want our guests to have the comforts they want on vacation, but there are times we cannot control this problem.
*Pests & Wildlife: Here in the Smoky Mountains, we have lots of native bugs and wildlife. All of our cabins are treated for pests, but there are times you will find bugs or even have trouble with bugs. Please let us know if they are causing trouble, we will handle it as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please never feed, taunt or approach any wildlife. This is their home and we are the visitors.
Cancellation Policy:
*$50 cancellation fee
*Before 30 days - you will get all of your money back (-$50)
*Within 30 days - whatever dates we can rebook, this is the amount that we will refund back (-$50). Example: if you had 5 nights & we rebooked 4 nights = you will be refunded 4 night+tax+cleaning fee
Availability and Online Booking
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Features
- Area: Just outside National Park
- # of Steps (1)
- Air Conditioning
- Grill - Charcoal
- DVD player (1)
- Fireplace - wood
- Hillside View
- Hot Tub
- Non-Smoking
- Secluded
- Washer
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain
- Celing Fans (2)
- Deck (3)
- Microwave Oven
- Mixer
- Oven
- Pool Access
- Stove
- Toaster
- Outdoor Dining table
- Motorcycle Friendly
- Coffee Maker - Standard
- Coffee Maker - Keurig
- Dryer
- Blender
- Heating
- TV w/ YouTube TV
- Smoke Detector
- Outdoor Security Camera
- Security Camera - Outdoors
Reviews
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Jennifer Tipton - 9/19/2023
The cabin was SO cute and comfy. We never did see any bears at the cabin. We were able to grill steaks and had the keurig for morning coffee. Everything else during our stay was awesome! Enjoyed the hot tub! We both have back issues & very picky with our mattresses, but found the bed to be pretty comfortable. Cabin was very clean. We never saw spiders, scorpions or anything - thank goodness! -
Nadia - 9/5/2023
Wonderful, very clean cabin. Great location. We will definitely go back again! -
Karen magee - 8/29/2023
Great cabin, overall wonderful time.cabin was clean and beautiful, great views -
karen hollenberger - 7/7/2023
We loved the cabin! It was private and quite. The cabin was clean and neat and easy to find. We saw a momma bear and her 2 cubs right in front of the cabin where we park the car. Loved every minute of our stay. -
Kim - 6/25/2023
This cabin was exactly what we were looking for, we were heading to Kingsport to see my aunt in an assisted living facility and take every opportunity to stay in the Smokies. This cabin checked all the boxes from location to ease of access, beautifully decorated and CLEAN. I plan to save info and hope it remains as a rental for a future extended visit. -
JON COOPER - 6/11/2023
Very nice cabin. We enjoyed it very much. Will be sure to book with Smokey Cabins again on our next vacation in the Smokey Mountains. -
Tina Royer - 5/3/2023
I love this cabin! So beautiful, clean, decor was perfect, hot tub was just what I needed!! Thank you -
Katie Newton - 4/17/2023
We loved our time in the cabin. Felt very safe and secure in the community. The cabin had everything we needed to enjoy the space. Perfect trip for our family of 4...including a 5 year old and 3 year old. We were only sad we didn't see any bears. -
Brandy McKee - 3/27/2023
Super cozy cabin! Stocked with everything needed. Amazing places to eat nearby and not to far from Pigeon Forge. -
Michael Grimes - 2/24/2023
We loved the cabin. We heard Barred owls every day. -
Elaine Wright - 2/16/2023
Very quiet and secluded. Clean and comfortable. Love the porch swing -
Debbie Feldmann - 1/15/2023
We loved the cabin. It was very clean, cozy and well equipped. Townsend is a great place to visit, even in the winter. Everything was comfortable at the cabin also. -
Tiffany Shivers - 1/6/2023
The cabin was absolutely perfect!! -
Lara Draxler - 12/30/2022
So relaxing, convenient, and beautiful! Loved the Christmas decorations -
Lisa Leesman - 12/7/2022
The cabin was clean and well appointed with everything we needed in the kitchen. The bed was comfortable. The entire booking, check in and check out process was smooth and easy. When I discovered there was no hair dryer in the cabin, the response was quick and one was dropped off the next day! We love staying in Laurel Valley for it’s easy access to hiking trails. We would definitely stay in this cabin again! -
Taylor Richards - 12/4/2022
Over all it was a great stay. -
Katelyn Hahn - 11/28/2022
We stayed over thanksgiving and it was wonderful! Loved that the cabin was tucked away and it was very quiet! Definitely will be booking again -
Laura - 11/11/2022
Quiet, clean, comfy, spacious, secluded cabin. Would stay here again. Hosts are very quick to respond. -
Sabine Dibbern - 9/25/2022
The cabin was absolutely amazing, we truly enjoyed our stay. We hiked daily and it was so nice to come back at the end of the day to the cabin with all the comforts of home. The place was decorated for the season, there were little touches around the place that were just adorable. I highly recommend staying here when visiting the area. -
Brian Ernste - 9/13/2022
From booking to completing our stay, this cabin was nothing short of perfect. I had plenty of communication from the host through-out the booking process and leading up to our stay. The direction and acess information was very clear and eliminated any issues arriving. The cabin itself is exactly as the listing states. It is PERFECT. I was aprehensive going into it as it is part of a country club, but you would have no idea if you stayed without knowing there was a golf course about 1/2 mile away. The location of the cabin is very private and secluded. The kitchen was well stocked with everyday necessities (cooking utensils, cooking basics - salt, pepper, oil-, along with updated appliances. The view was spectacular and the hot tub got used every night! We only had two people in our party but the cabin could have easily slept 2 couples comfortably, and additional on couches. There was good wifi through the property along with smart TVs to allow us to connect streaming services for evening down time. The location in regards to Great Smoky Mountain National Park is perfect. Townsend is a beautiful, quaint, town and doesn't have the flashy tourism that some of the other area towns have. It's about a 10 minute drive to the entrance to the park with easy access to Cades Cove. We'll definitely be back! -
Oscar Perez - 9/8/2022
A wonderful cabin. So peaceful. Quiet. We a long car (Jeep Grand Cherokee L) and a 4 bike rack, it was a tough first trip up as I was not prepared. Had to back in the rest of the times in and out, but not a big issue. I’ll trade the seclusion we got for the driveway any day. What a quaint and beautiful place. We loved it. Clean. Comfortable. -
Callie Buschman - 9/5/2022
This cabin was so clean and so perfect in every way! I don’t like staying places because I have had bad experiences in the past with bugs and dirty places but my mind was quickly put to ease with the cleanliness and quality of the cabin. Check in and out was very easy and all the emails with instructions and reminders were perfect! No complaints other than the driveway but it can’t be controlled and it wasn’t too bad because we knew to expect it based off of previous reviews and the description of the cabin. -
JESSICA TYE - 8/7/2022
We really enjoyed our stay at Great Expectations cabin. Very clean, private, and great location to the SMNP. The cabin itself had very comfortable bed and well-stocked kitchen. The hot tub and charcoal grill were an added bonus! The check-in and check-out process was smooth and detailed instructions were helpful. We would gladly return to Great Expectations. -
Liz Bierbaum - 7/17/2022
Loved our stay. Great cabin. Secluded, but close to everything we needed. Nice renovations. Peaceful porch, deck, and hot tub! Country club pool and bar a bonus. Super easy check in/out. Loved how quickly we could get to hiking trails. Enjoyed playing board games with the family. -
Laura Holt - 7/9/2022
Beautiful cabin. Very clean. Loved being so secluded. -
Caryn Beavers - 6/26/2022
The house was beautiful. Very clean and the check-in and check-out process was flawless. We will definitely be booking again! -
Amy Cornelius - 5/26/2022
This was a beautiful cabin in the canopy of the trees. The cabin has been renovated and is very nice. In addition to the essentials, they have baskets of games and a hot tub nestled in the trees. We had a wonderful stay! -
Susan Labourdette - 4/16/2022
We loved this cabin . So nice and peaceful . Had a great week here -
Stephanie Williams - 3/6/2022
The cabin was beautiful and very clean! Easy to find and love that it is not real close to anyone else!! It was exactly what we needed for a few days!! -
Courtney Crosby - 2/13/2022
Very nice! -
Teresa Pepper - 2/2/2022
Our stay at the Great Expectations Cabin was so wonderfully relaxing. The cabin is so beautifully decorated and we nicely equipped. The bed in the Master bedroom was extremely comfortable! We were so happy to have the opportunity to stay at Great Expectations. -
BOBBIE BARLOW - 12/25/2021
Nice cabin!
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